Digital Tools Overview

Hesperian now offers a variety of digital tools for health promotion, designed for people with limited computer or internet access. Each tool represents thousands of hours of writing, production, field testing, translation, and digital adaptation. Taken together, they form the Hesperian Digital Commons, a collaborative project to re-imagine our trusted print materials through the innovative use of technology.

Immediate online access: The HealthWiki provides content in a flexible, wiki-based format — well suited for low or intermittent networks. The HealthWiki facilitates online searches by topic and across multiple languages.

Hesperian publishes books in English and Spanish, and independent organizations have translated Hesperian materials into an astounding 88 languages. Many of those materials are now available through Hesperian’s online language pages. We offer:

Now in English and Spanish! Hesperian’s award-winning Safe Pregnancy and Birth app for iPhone and Android presents life-saving information using clear language, step-by step instructions, and illustrations. If you don’t have a smart phone, you can preview the app online.